Stop Wearing Your Suit Wrong (How To Get The Perfect Fitting Suit)
[0:00:00] The suit, arguably the pinnacle of men’s
style. But, what’s the secret to looking incredible in your suit? How do you look like
James Bond, instead of Michael Scott? Surprisingly, it’s not the fabric nor is it the smallest
style details. The truth is it’s all about the fit. A great
fitting suit will build up your shoulders, slim down your waist, and make you look taller
and stronger. But, a bad fit will leave you looking like a kid wearing his dad’s suit.
Thomas, with Real Men Real Style here. And in today’s video, I’m going to show you
what to look for in the perfect fitting suit. Let’s start off with the shoulders.
The most important area where you need to nail the fit is in the shoulders. This is
one of the few parts of the suit that can’t be altered or adjusted to fit you better.
You must get the correct fit right out of the gate.
The seam should rest at the edge of your shoulder, right where the shoulder bone ends. Now, if
the seam is hiked up your shoulder, you need to go to the next size up. Likewise, if the
seam is hanging down your arm, you need to go for a smaller size.
Next up, let’s talk about the torso. A great fit in the torso is going to be the main key
to looking strong and fit in your suit. A suit that is baggy in the waist does no one
any favors. If you can easily fit more than a fist inside your jacket once it’s buttoned
up, then you need to take it to a tailor. A skilled tailor can bring in the waist by
two or three inches. But, how do you know if the jacket is too
tight? An easy way to know is that it will be difficult to button it up. But, a more
subtle sign is when you’re seeing X pattern in the fabric around the buttons. This means
the waist is too tight and it’s pulling at the fabric. The perfect fit will hug closely
near your torso, but the fabric won’t pull or bunch.
Next up, let’s cover the sleeve length. If the sleeve is flowing past your knuckles,
then you either need to get them tailored or try a different size or brand. Likewise,
if it’s sitting well above the wrist bone, it’s definitely too short.
The perfect length will show between a quarter to a half inch of your shirt cuff. Remember,
guys, this is an easy adjustment for your tailor to make and it makes your suit look
so much better. Now, let’s cover that sleeve width. Big
baggy sleeves aren’t a good look. You don’t want tons of excess fabric hanging everywhere.
Don’t be afraid to ask your tailor to slim down your baggy sleeves.
If the sleeves are so tight that the fabric is pulling and you’re having trouble bending
your arms, it’s definitely time to size up. The perfect fit will sit close to your
arm, but won’t feel tight or constricting. Hey, guys, what’s your favorite color when
it comes to suits? Let me know in the comments below.
Next, let’s talk about that jacket length. The perfect length for your jacket will just
cover your rear end. If it extends too far beyond that, then it’s going to make our
legs look strangely short. Likewise, if you’re wearing a jacket that’s too short, it’s
going to make you look like you borrowed your little brother’s suit.
Now, let’s move on to those trousers and talk about the waist. Your trousers should
fit comfortably around your waist. The perfect fit won’t even require a belt to stay up.
If you have too much extra fabric, get the waist brought in by a tailor. If the waist
is painfully tight, then you definitely need to get the next size up.
Now, let’s move on to the seat. A bunch of excess fabrics hiking around your butt
isn’t a good look. But, you don’t want the seat to be so tight that you’re afraid
you’re going to split your pants open every time you go to sit down. The perfect fit will
sit close, but will still allow you to sit and move comfortably.
Now, let’s talk about the width of the trousers. Your suit trousers shouldn’t be super baggy
in the leg. Either get it adjusted by your tailor or buy a slimmer cut.
On the flipside, your trousers shouldn’t fit like skinny jeans either. You don’t
want them super tight. Depending on your preference for your suit trousers, you either want a
slim or a straight fit. Now, let’s go over the length of the trousers.
Pools of fabric spilling over your shoes just look sloppy. You have to get your trousers
hemmed. And avoid suits that leave your ankles exposed. It may be a trendy look for summer
suits, but it’s a bad idea for a suit that you intend to wear for business.
The proper fit will cover the top of your shoes with a bunch of extra fabric bunching.
There is room for preference here. Whether you want a classic full break or a more streamlined
no break. Now, you know how to find the perfect fitting
suit for you, but what about the other classic menswear items in your closet like your jeans?
I’ve got you covered, gents. In this video right here, I’m going to show you how to
get the perfect fitting pair of jeans. [Music]
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